Yes, yes it is. It is fairly infamous for that in fact, and for being hit with a random encounter every 5 steps you take. The game had a lot of positives, but that's one part of the game which could be extremely frustrating.

Originally Posted by joxer
Is FF7 a game where you actually don't see mobs on the map but they lurk and jump on you out of thin air?
I mean… I would buy it. Unless… Well…